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Fastpack/Running pack for wife with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
This might be an odd topic for a fastpacking forum, but hear me out... Several years ago, my wife was diagnosed with MS. We are an adventurous family (we lived on a...
First, Buy a Smaller Pack
Internet pundits often insist that new lightweight backpackers should buy a pack last, so that it will hold all their new gear and a week’s worth of food. Sometimes the advice is...
Tarptent Protrail
I keep looking at the Tarptent Protrail. I like the weight, the dripline well outside the bathtub floor, and the front entry. In general I like a single wall front entry shelter...
2019 Staff Picks
Companion forum thread to: 2019 Staff Picks The Backpacking Light staff offer their ultralight and other gear recommendations for lightweight backpacking, hiking, and camping. Post a reply in the forums below with...
Staff Picks 2018: Our Favorite Backpacking Gear of the Year
Backpacking Light's editorial team, guides, contributors provide their favorite gear choices in BPL's Staff Picks gear guide for 2018.
Where has the suffering gone??? : (
Now this could be the start of a whole new trolling post!!!! Hahahahaha Paul wrote: “ex-Catholic”. My wife prefers to call herself a “recovering Catholic”. I’m a lapsed Catholic. But I am...
Synthetic Insulated Jacket Review & State of the Market Report
This comprehensive State of the Market Report presents more than a dozen synthetic insulated jacket reviews and performance comparison to evaluate their durability, warmth, weather resistance, breathability, and features.
Troop Backpacking Tent Ideas for Philmont
" My guess is no, based on the low humidity at PSR, but I have to ask." Unless a crew were camping in a moist, grassy open meadow close to a stream,...
2017 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
The Backpacking Light Staff Picks Gear Guide offers what we consider to be our personal recommendations for high-quality, high-performance, lightweight backpacking gear that we've actually used this year.
de-stinkifying boots
Hi All, The article on footware got me thinking about a problem I have. Namely, I have a pair of hiking boots (I forget the brand, but they are light/mid-weight) that smell...
Which pack Zero vs Core
Looking for a 2 day at most pack.. Zpack Zero and MLD Core..Like the idea of adding pockets on the side from the zero, but looks like the the carry on the...
Backpacking during a world trip
Hi all, My girlfriend and I are planning a yearlong, round the world trip for next year. We were initially only going to stay in hostels and do day hikes, but as we're...
Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear of 2015: Our Staff Favorites!
This article summarizes our staff's best backpacking gear of the year - the ultralight hiking, backpacking, and camping gear they pick as their favorites for their annual adventures.
Four Pass Loop - 07/11 - 07/14
Four Pass Loop, Colorado Date: 07/11/ - 07/14 Trail: Begin at Maroon-Snowmass trailhead and proceeded clockwise A group of 4 started Four Pass Loop on a Saturday afternoon in mid-July. We were...
The basic 4 if $$ were not a concern
Hi everyone, I'm just getting started with backpacking (I'm going on my first car camping trip tomorrow with my daughter's 6th grade class), so yes, a complete noob. I'm amazed at how...
Exped Summit Lite 25 Backpack: Golite Ion Replacement?
Today I was in Second Ascent (my favorite Seattle backpacking store) and discovered the Exped Summit Lite 25 backpack. It is certainly reminiscent of the Golite Ion pack with the addition of...
Wrangell-St. Elias
This national Park just came on my radar. The description of hiking there from the NPS website is: For many backpackers, hiring the services of a local guide will make the trip...
Do Electronics Really Belong in the Wilderness ? !
It seems the assumption, even on this site is a resounding yes. but give it some actual thought for a minute ....... why do you go out there anyways ? if there...
Thinking of Places to Move to - Colorado, Utah, Oregon,...?
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/24/us/utah-a-nature-lovers-haven-is-plagued-by-dirty-air.html Before deciding, think about what happens if Yellowstone erupts. Boise is pretty nice if you have a job. The economy here is pretty strong, but not as many jobs as a...
Millennials and the Backcountry
Thought I'd pass along this article form HCT about the youngest generation and their lack of interest in backpacking and backcountry. It's certainly worth some discussion. http://www.hcn.org/issues/46.12/the-death-of-backpacking I began backpacking when I...
